AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMeta child-safety settlement ripple: A landmark U.S. deal has Meta agreeing to pay up to $18B and roll out stricter protections for under-18s—daily limits, night-time blocks, muted school-hour notifications, and default hiding of likes—prompting fresh calls in the UK for similar safeguards. Colorado River uncertainty hits home: In the U.S. West, drought-driven cuts and a looming federal plan are forcing cities and farmers to plan for less water, with Nevada suing over potential reductions that could threaten basic needs. Data centers vs. water stress: A new look at the data-center boom highlights how cooling demand collides with tightening river supplies, pushing investors and policymakers to demand clearer water-use disclosures. Local traffic tech: Albuquerque and Portland are using “virtual speed bumps” that reward slower driving with fewer red lights, reporting major crash reductions. Colorado education snapshot: Enrollment is still sliding across the state as births and migration slow, with districts seeing big post-pandemic reversals. Space startup momentum: Private space and satellite funding hit a record $20.3B in 2026, buoyed by SpaceX’s public-market splash. CU Boulder quantum boost: NSF funding is set to expand CU Boulder’s quantum research push.
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